Question 1

how long will a hairline fractured patella(knee cap) normally take to heal and what do i do to speed up the process?

Accepted Answer

6-8 weeks: A fracture usually takes 6-8 weeks to heal, but there are many factors that can slow this down.  Smoking, use of certain medications and excessive motion can all slow down the process.  Nothing you can eat or srink will speed the process, but quitting smoking, avoiding Ibuprofen or Naproxen and proper immobility will help maximize healing.

Question 2

how do i tell if i hairline fractured my knee cap?

Accepted Answer

Xray: An x ray or ct would best show this. See your physician for x ray and physical exam to be sure. Best of luck!

Question 3

how can you tell if your knee cap has a hairline fracture?

Accepted Answer

Xray: An x ray or ct would best show this. See your physician for x ray and physical exam to be sure. Best of luck!

Question 4

hairline fracture knee

Accepted Answer

Need to know locaton: Its important to know exactly where the 
fracture is located.
If it is truly nondisplaced in your patella
or proximal tibia you may need a knee
immobiizer or just limited activity for about
six weeks
its hard to be more specific without seeing
an xray.

Question 5

knee hairline fracture.pain is bit reduced . its already 15days over.can i sleep sideways.  ? and i don get sleep at night please help me out

Accepted Answer

A hairline Fx just-: -below the knee needs a long leg cast 2 immobilized the fracture. These can lead 2 non union as there is not much surface area involved. Once U R casted U can sleep in any position. If U R not casted B sure U R Cing an orthopedist.

Question 6

if i have a hairline fracture below my big toe will i need a cast that comes up to my ankle or a cast that comes up to my knee or will i need one at all?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: Typically nondisplaced fractures of the toes can be treated with a post-op walking shoe or nothing at all depending on the amount of pain you are having.

Question 7

i sustained a hairline fracture to my lateral femoral condyle. doctor gave crutches and a hinged knee brace. can i use just my knee braces or are the crutches necessary as well?

Accepted Answer

: Truthfully, only the orthopedic surgeon that reviewed your x-rays can reliably answer this question.  On this forum, we would not be able to determine the risk of that hairline fracture advancing with weightbearing.  I suggest giving the doctor's office a call and getting an answer directly from that individual regarding the necessity to use the crutches.

Question 8

how long does a hairline fracture of the patella take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Fracture: Varies depending on severity of fracture, displacement, age of patient, smoking status, etc.  In general, most fractures that are minimally displaced will heal in 6-8 wks.  Most displaced fractures can take longer and may not heal at all.  Surgery may be needed to approximate the ends of the bone if widely separated.

Question 9

my 78 year old mother had a fall she has a subtle hairline fracture at the interolateral part of patella does she need a plaster? ?

Accepted Answer

No: Many hairline fractures of the patella can be managed with a brace instead of a cast. They are lighter & easier to care for especially for an elderly patient.

Question 10

fell directly on patella. pain at bottom. also pain when lightly touching surface of bone. surrounding muscle tightness. maybe hairline fracture?

Accepted Answer

Possibly : The mechanism and symptoms you are describing could certainly represent a patella fracture.  You might consider being seen for an X-ray just to make sure it does not need to be mobilized.  Non displaced patella fractutes can be treated without surgery, but if it displaces surgery is often required.

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Hairline fracture knee cap

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How long will a hairline fractured patella(knee cap) normally take to heal and what do i do to speed up the process?

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How do i tell if i hairline fractured my knee cap?

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How can you tell if your knee cap has a hairline fracture?

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Hairline fracture knee

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Knee hairline fracture.pain is bit reduced . its already 15days over.can i sleep sideways. ? and i don get sleep at night please help me out

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If i have a hairline fracture below my big toe will i need a cast that comes up to my ankle or a cast that comes up to my knee or will i need one at all?

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I sustained a hairline fracture to my lateral femoral condyle. doctor gave crutches and a hinged knee brace. can i use just my knee braces or are the crutches necessary as well?

A member asked:

How long does a hairline fracture of the patella take to heal?

A member asked:

My 78 year old mother had a fall she has a subtle hairline fracture at the interolateral part of patella does she need a plaster? ?

A member asked:

Fell directly on patella. pain at bottom. also pain when lightly touching surface of bone. surrounding muscle tightness. maybe hairline fracture?

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